Located just 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from the airport, Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can splash around at the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A rooftop terrace, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.
Natural History Museum of Crete - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Historical Museum of Crete - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Heraklion Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Heraklion Loggia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 14 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Lola - 5 min walk
Dark Tales - 5 min walk
Tiny Rebels - 5 min walk
New China - 2 min walk
Triaina - 2 min walk
About this property
Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection
Located just 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from the airport, Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can splash around at the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A rooftop terrace, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free secured, covered onsite self parking
Free offsite parking within 33 ft
Street parking available
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Beach nearby
Motor boating nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Romance packages
Facilities
Rooftop terrace
Fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Vegan dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Double-glazed windows
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 28
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch Smart TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
ROCCA BISTRO - Onsite bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May 01 to October 31
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Hotel
Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Heraklion
Rocca A Mare Heraklion Handwritten Collection (April 2025)
Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Hotel Heraklion
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, power boating, and windsurfing. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, ROCCA BISTRO.
What's the area around Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection like?
Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection is in the heart of Heraklion, a short 11-minute walk from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 3 minutes' walk from Natural History Museum of Crete.
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Reviews
Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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10
Cleanliness
9.6
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The rooftop pool was a highlight, offering stunning views and sun coverage. (8 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent with a diverse, fresh, and beautifully presented buffet offering many options. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2025
This is a perfect business hotel. Very good service and facilities, great modern rooms and perfect location
Rainer
Rainer, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice area near the sea and I would recommend the hotel.❤️
Shakirah Omowunmi
Shakirah Omowunmi, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2025
Clean and convenient
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Great staff - helped us with recommendations and ordering cabs and reservations always with a smile.
Great pool
Great breakfast
Aya
Aya, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 23, 2025
We had the top floor room. It was very comfortable with a nice view.
zachary
zachary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
New hotel so very clean and new, the hotel is on a busy road so a lot of road noise during the night but that did not bother us. We had breakfast, which had a good selection, but could do with more tea options, rooftop pool was great after a busy day exploring
miss j
miss j, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Exceptional property! Gorgeous views from the room and rooftop pool and bar. Our waiter at the hotel was excellent, service was so kind!
Sawyer
Sawyer, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
Such excellent staff
Becky
Becky, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 2025
Lovely new hotel. Great experience, made by the welcoming, friendly nature of the staff. Restaurants/bars/city sights within walking distance along the seafront. Nice pool/poolside area to relax by too. Nice breakfast. Would recommend a stay here.
Rachael
Rachael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2025
Rooms very comfortable. Raki was a nice touch with the snack. All staff to be commended. Did find the draft beer price high; sorry to say. Housekeeping efficient. Front desk very helpful and pleasant. Breakfasts were great variety
debbie
debbie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
New and beautiful
Newly opened and beautifully designed hotel with modern elements. Great location. Only issue is the street noise at night if that is something that bothers you. Fantastic pool and rooftop.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Excellent!
All food is perfect on the point!
Thore
Thore, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Great stop over hotel on the way to Rethymno
We were only at the hotel for one night, and arrived at 7pm due to a delayed ferry, but we had a lovely if brief stay! The staff were welcoming on arrival and provided a welcome drink and showed us to our room. The rooftop pool is open until 8pm so we managed a quick dip and headed out to get some dinner. We walked to the old market area (Kalokerinou- about fifteen minutes away) and found a lovely restaurant. The buffet breakfast in the morning was to a high standard as well. Definitely recommend this hotel and would go back. Only thing of note is that it is on the main road and you can hear traffic if the window is open.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jul 28, 2025
Very noisy stay
We stayed in two rooms with sea view. The major problem is that the rooms were extremely noisy. The hotel is located right on a crossing/ red light for a four lane street where motorcycles like to start their acceleration at night. There is also an open air discotheque 100 meters away that is open until 3 at night. Yes, it is in the city and you should expect some noise, but this held us awake or if we fell asleep it woke us up. There were ear plugs, but they were not enough. The soundproofing is not there; double glazing, but sliding doors that let the noise in. The rooms are nice with some start-up problems. The service at breakfast and by the pool at the top was very good.
Stig
Stig, 8-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 11, 2025
I really enjoyed my stay here! The property was very new, nice and clean. The staff were all so helpful and friendly:)
The reason I gave it a 4 star instead of 5 is just because I didn’t like the fact that smoking was allowed in common areas and I just thought it was unfair to people like me who can’t inhale cigarettes smoke…I told the rooftop staff about it and he basically didn’t do anything about it and said it was allowed…..because of that reason I could even enjoy the hotel pool and view with fresh air so I had to go back to my room unhappy. Also, more protein options for breakfast need to be available for people who can’t eat pork…I had to stick to just eggs because the bacon and sausages were all pork:(
But otherwise everything else was great! Would definitely stay again!
Fareedah
Fareedah, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2025
Overall this was an excellent hotel. It is a little walk to the center of Heraklion. The showers could use drain cleaner.
Sean
Sean, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2025
Very beautiful property. Close to everything. When driving around, expect lots of traffic.
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Best customer service i've ever experinced. Warm and kind staff! Excellent breakfast buffet
Natalia
Natalia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
Close to downtown , rental car companies and the port, not in walkable proximity to the breach. The staff is amazing and they go out of their way to accommodate their guests. Shout out to Ana Maria for her friendliness and hospitality.
MIHAELA
MIHAELA, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
What becomes apparently immediately upon entering is the staff, friendly, professional, helpful and destressing.
Loved the roof top pool and bar and the view and sunsets.
The breakfast service was excellent, starting with the staff, the buffet was diverse, fresh, with lots of options and a beautiful presentation
Helen
Helen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2025
Fantastic staff that go above and beyond to provide a memorable stay for their guests.
The rooms are spacious and nicely decorated with amazing sea views from the balcony.
The main road below isn’t ideal but, also not a deal breaker. Street noise is manageable and location right outside the old Venetian city walls is perfect for beaches/dining/shopping.
The rooftop pool is one of the best I’ve seen, stunning views and sun coverage.
Breakfast was well varied every morning and always tasty and fresh.
Garry
Garry, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
The beach is not accessible
Zaida
Zaida, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2025
The hotel rooftop pool and location were great. Restaurants were within walking distance. The hotel is in an ideal location; however, the rooms are not fully insulated, so you can hear street noise at night. The front desk staff were okay and didn’t provide a full 5-star service experience. Overall, the visit was okay, but I am not sure if I would select this hotel again.
Desiree
Desiree, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
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Melani
Melani, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
New property in great condition. We stayed in an ocean view room with a good sized balcony. The room was nicely decorated and clean with an excellent view to the ocean. Comfortable bed but had to ask for thinner pillows as the ones in the room were very thick. The thinner pillows were very comfortable. The rate included breakfast which was buffet style with an assortment of breads, cereal, yogurt, dried and fresh fruit, salad, eggs, ham, sausages, salami, pancake, assortment of cheeses, jams, and honey, several kinds of juice, coffee or tea…all very delicious! The only thing I’d do differently if I ever stayed again would be to book a rental car ahead of time. Instead I used the rental car company recommended by the hotel which, though convenient, as they brought the car to the hotel, was more than double of what I would’ve paid if I went with another rental company due to the full insurance package. Not the hotel’s fault but more so due to my poor planning ahead. Parking is available in the shopping mall’s underground parking for free which is located right across the street from the hotel. Hotel is about 15-18 minute walk to the main dining and shopping area of Heraklion, though there are several dining options closer to the hotel as well. All in all, a pleasant stay!